This infographic, released by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, demonstrates the importance of improving the energy efficiency of buildings in the European Union, and provides information about concrete achievements from EU funded projects in relation to this target.

The infographic illustrates:

Innovative technologies for a modern construction sector.

The EU Research & Innovation funding (budget: EUR 600 million) provided to develop energy-efficient technologies and materials, and to spur their quick take-up for new and retrofitted buildings.

The Energy-efficient Buildings Public-Private Partnership created by the joined efforts of the European Union and the industry to support innovation in the building sector.

To download the infographic, please visit the relevant European Commission webpage at the link below.